In Mind 2

Freddy helped Elice tidy up her things. At that moment the clock showed half past nine in the evening.

"Are you coming home with me?"

Elice's car was still at the garage, and she had come with Freddy earlier, but of course not for the return trip. Someone was waiting for her somewhere else.

Elice shook her head. "Thanks, but no. I can take a cab from here."

"Okay. If that's the case," Freddy said as he slung his backpack over his shoulder. "Going up front? Or are you still waiting for your cab?"

"I'm still waiting."

"Good, then I'll go ahead. I don't want to get stuck in traffic."

That was exactly what Elice was hoping for. Fortunately, Freddy was not the chatty type. Eventually he left, leaving Elice alone.

Without wasting any more time, Elice grabbed her work bag and walked casually, intending to meet Garrett. But the face she met at the door made her eyes widen, along with a question.

"You haven't gone home yet?"